Graduate Trainee (UoGM Graduate Trainee Scheme) (0099-26)

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Are you a recent University of Greater Manchester graduate looking to take the first step in your professional career?

At the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused institution. Through our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed, Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to delivering an outstanding experience for our students—and that starts with investing in our graduates.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Graduate Trainee Scheme, designed to help you develop the skills, experience, and confidence needed to succeed in a professional environment.

About the Scheme

This two-year fixed-term programme provides you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy finance deparment.

You will:

Undertake a substantive placement in a host department
Complete a series of rotational placements across the department
Work on meaningful projects with real impact
Develop a broad set of transferable professional skills

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Graduate Trainee, you will be trusted with genuine responsibilities and the opportunity to contribute to the University’s operations. Your role will include:

Supporting the delivery of departmental objectives and key projects
Conducting research, analysing information, and producing reports and presentations
Contributing ideas and innovative solutions to improve processes and services
Managing your workload effectively to meet deadlines and priorities
Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, including staff, students, and external partners
Supporting key University activities such as Open Days, Clearing, Graduation, and events
Ensuring compliance with University policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

About you

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic graduate who is keen to learn, develop, and make a positive contribution.

You will:

Be a recent graduate of the University of Greater Manchester (minimum 2:2 or postgraduate qualification) from 2024/2025 or 2025/2026.
Demonstrate strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills
Be confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools
Show the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Be proactive, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges
Have an interest in developing a career within a professional services environment

A willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a commitment to personal development are essential.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where you can grow your career, alongside a competitive benefits package, including:

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Access to a range of employee benefits

As a smaller University, you will benefit from broad exposure to different functions and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.

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Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Closing Date: 30 Apr 2026

Section: Professional Support

Salary: £26,093 to £28,778 per annum

Management Accounts Assistant (FIN-088P-R)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Are you interested in joining one of the top Universities in Greater Manchester for student experience?

Here at the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student-focused University. With our strategy of “Teaching Intensive, Research-Informed Assessment Enabled”, we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible.

Due to our ongoing growth, we are now looking for an enthusiastic individual who will work well in a busy and varied Finance Department.

As a member of the Finance team, you will work closely with academic and professional colleagues across the University to deliver accurate and timely financial information and advice. The role involves a wide range of activities, including budget setting, forecasting, project accounting, and the investigation and resolution of financial queries, ensuring that all financial data is complete, accurate, and recorded in accordance with agreed coding structures and financial controls.

You need to be someone who can work as part of a team as well as be self-motivated and able to manage your own workload. Strong attention to detail and confidence in using spreadsheets and finance systems are important for the role. We also want someone who takes pride in offering an exceptional service to both staff and students.

We ask a lot from our staff, but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.

As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across the campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible.

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